Northern Enterprise 2024 / 28 Nov24019 Most Innovative Clean Drinking Water Technology Company 2024 & SME News Sustainable Technology Excellence Award 2024 Founded three years ago by an associate professor and global leader in sustainable engineering, Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, EcoTechX Limited is today one of the UK’s premier clean technology companies. Based in Newcastle, the operation is a spin-off of the nearby Northumbria University where Dr Shahzad works, and the company’s research in the fields of renewable energy, water generation, and heating/cooling has resulted in it developing a number of sustainable and effective solutions for some of the most pressing global challenges. Climate change, water scarcity, and energy efficiency are three of the most important and hotly debated issues impacting our planet, and this is why they are also the three primary areas of focus for Newcastle’s EcoTechX. With a mission to design and provide the right tools to help humanity navigate these specific difficulties and a whole host of others, the company’s focus areas include developing advanced absorbent materials, solar-powered water generation systems, and energy-efficient cooling technologies, to name just a few. Across its leading product range, two items in particular stand out. These are its flagship solutions, Solar2Water and Optimum Aircon. Defined by the cutting-edge technology they boast in their respective focus areas of water generation and cooling, both of these products have numerous uses, benefiting everything from remote, off-the-grid communities to the commercial and industrial sectors. Regardless of the setting, these products are effective, efficient, and sustainable – especially when compared to their traditional counterparts. Exploring these products in more detail, beginning with the Solar2Water System, this solution serves as a breakthrough when it comes to managing the global water crisis. Simply put, the device uses solar energy to produce clean drinking water, with solar panels powering a water generation system that is able to be easily deployed across regions where water is scarce. Compared to conventional atmospheric water generations, this patented technology boasts a number of advantages, including a modular, portable design. “The system has been successfully implemented in regions such as South Africa and Cameroon, where it has helped improve access to clean water for remote communities, field hospitals, and disaster relief efforts.” In a similar vein, the distinction of Optimum Aircon is equally apparent, with this system’s novel indirect evaporative cooler (NIEC) technology ushering in a sustainable, streamlined new era where neither traditional compressors nor chemical-based refrigerants are needed, to obvious benefits. Be it the approximately 50% reduction in capital costs or the 65% lower energy consumption rate that is consistently delivered, this proven technology is crucial for lessening the environmental impact had by air conditioners. As Dr Shahzad himself tells us: “The NIEC system has been successfully piloted at the Northumbria University data centre (NUdata), demonstrating its effectiveness in providing energy-efficient cooling for large-scale applications.” Moreover, alongside the systems themselves, EcoTechX is further driving the international impact it is having by delivering consulting services to organisations sharing its mission of clean technology innovation. The expertise that the company’s team have at their disposal in such areas as thermodynamics and energy systems means that staff can assist at every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from design and development through to performance optimisation, ensuring sustainability and efficiency goals are met. Beyond these consultancy services, other areas of expertise for EcoTechX include technology licensing and transfer – allowing industrial partners to adopt the company’s proven solutions – as well as systems integration, knowledge transfer/capacity building, and impact evaluation and reporting. Such a comprehensive portfolio is a testament to the company’s desire to lead the charge when it comes to delivering encompassing sustainable technology solutions, ultimately putting an end to the most pressing environmental challenges. Finally, when it comes to the future of EcoTechX Limited, the ultimate vision for the team is a world where, rather than being an exception to the rule, sustainable technologies are the norm. In order to achieve this, the company remains committed to advancing research and developing game-changing solutions, allowing communities across the world to experience an improved quality of life whilst also joining global efforts to tackle climate change. Having received international recognition for both its solutions and its impact – including a prestigious award from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) in 2023 – it is our pleasure to celebrate this beacon of sustainability and innovation in the North by presenting it with these two titles in our Northern Enterprise Awards 2024. Contact: Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad Company: EcoTechX Limited Web Address: https://ecotechx.com/ EcoTechX Limited
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